The Easiest "ONE PIECE" Jar to Make on the Pottery Wheel || Closed Form Container (Part 1 of 3)

Ready to create your first (or next!) stunning "ONE PIECE" jar on the pottery wheel? This video reveals the easiest way to make a closed-form container from a single piece of clay, perfect for potters of all levels. We'll guide you step-by-step through the incredibly effective collaring technique, transforming a simple cylinder into a beautiful jar with a perfectly fitted flange for its lid. This is Part ONE of a THREE-part series focusing on throwing and shaping the form. Stay tuned for Part 2 and 3, where we'll separate and trim the lid and jar, and attach the knob! In this tutorial, you'll discover: Simple steps to prepare your clay and get centered. How to efficiently use the collaring technique to narrow your form. The trick to creating a perfect flange for a secure lid. A must-have tool for closed forms (and why a clothespin might be your new best friend!). Crucial tips to prevent cracks as your clay dries. ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 - Introduction 0:57 - Essential Tool for This Project 1:53 - Preparing the Clay, Centering and Digging Well 4:00 - Pulls and Collaring (Kamehameha Technique) 5:29 - Begin Collaring and Tips + Things to Avoid 6:50 - Collaring Techniques Explained 7:51- Advanced Collaring: Thinning & Compressing 8:28 Shaping the Top of the Lid 9:10 - More Collaring & Compressing 10:17 - Removing Excess Water from Inside 11:11 - Finalizing the Closed Form Shape 11:46 - Cleaning Up the Surface with Rib Tools 13:50 - Where to Place the Flange 15:39 - Creating the Flange with a Special Tool 17:10 - Removing Excess Clay from the Flange 18:28 - Cleaning the Base & Wiring Off 19:58 - IMPORTANT: Venting the Closed Form 21:37 - Next Steps: Drying & Trimming (Part 2 Preview) #pottery #ceramics #clay #potterywheel #wheelthrowing #potterytutorial #clayart #clayvideos #ceramicvideos #handmade